Author Archives: Miles

Spring is a time of new relationships, between parents and their young, as new growth emerges from old. Spring also sees anniversaries for two environmentalists who emphasized people’s relationships with nature. John Muir, born April 1838, shaped people’s appreciation for … Continue reading →

Major environmental institutions around the world are realising that a sustainable future requires a new relationship with nature. Recognising that the human-nature relationship is a tangible target for change that drives behaviour. The latest example is ‘Exiting the Anthropocene? Exploring … Continue reading →

Childhood is often seen as a time to begin building connection to nature. A lot of attention is given to getting children out into nature, fostering positive experiences and establishing a connection with nature. Rather than attempting to build a … Continue reading →

A blog by Dr Carly Butler The Green Minds project is one of our favourite examples of how ambitious and creative thinking can deliver nature connection initiatives at scale. It illustrates how local governments can take a systems approach to … Continue reading →

Different ways of engaging with nature appeal to different people and our recent analysis into improving nature connectedness found sustained benefits can involve a variety of forms of engagement. Our latest research paper published in People and Nature provides evidence … Continue reading →